Personal Finance

Personal credit has become increasingly important as the world around us grows and becomes more technologically advanced. A lot of what we do is determined by our credit score.

Your credit is far more than a record of your borrowing habits - people also use your credit to judge your character. While many people understand that loan terms depend on their credit, many people do not understand the other ways that credit affects their lives. Depending on your credit, you may be more or less attractive as a job candidate or insurance-policy holder.

Knowing how to budget and use credit to your advantage is a very powerful tool and the following websites are designed to help you achieve financial success.

Internet Resources:

Bankrate information on a variety of financial information

Consumer Reports latest ratings on thousands of products (must be a member)

Financial Education Courses provided by the National Student Loan Program

Hands on Banking Program

IRS.gov (Internal Revenue Service) Tax information

Online Financial Planning Guide

MyMoney government site covering topics from paying for education to handling life events

Wesabe (site to manage all your accounts)

Yahoo Personal Finance- Links to Articless

You Can Deal With It (Loans, Credit Cards, Money and more)

Young Money articles on a variety of financial topics